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<p class="MsoNormal">Many thanks Paradise. Very timely information.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> PDFlist <pdflist-bounces@lists.pacificdisability.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Paradise Tabucala<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 17, 2022 12:51 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> PDFlist@lists.pacificdisability.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [PDFlist] Global Report on assistive Technology 2022<br>
<b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Bula Vinaka Team,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Attached is the 2022 Assistive Technology Report done by WHO and UNICEF. CBM International also had input into this report.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Some major points highlighted by WHO include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Almost one billion children and adults with disabilities and older persons in need of assistive technology denied access, according to new report<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Recommendations include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">Improve access within education, health and social care systems<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">Ensure availability, safety, effectiveness and affordability of assistive products<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">Enlarge, diversify and improve workforce capacity<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">Actively involve users of assistive technology and their families<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">Increase public awareness and combat stigma<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">Invest in data and evidence-based policy<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">Invest in research, innovation, and an enabling ecosystem<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">Develop and invest in enabling environments<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">Include assistive technology in humanitarian responses<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">Provide technical and economic assistance through international cooperation to support national efforts.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU">The word version of the document is accessed via this link:
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kVmzTfgFoPrYCD-T768bPrxvieV0y0Ub/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109712896481377894251&rtpof=true&sd=true">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU">The report was released yesterday by WHO.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU">Kind regards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-AU">Paradise Tabucala<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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